I have always loved to read - and these five were my favourites from the year from gripping non-fiction about The Troubles to ...

Discover English fiction that feels effortless to read yet quietly strengthens vocabulary, proving that simple prose can be powerful, memorable and ideal for confident language growth.

Young people, especially, are choosing to read in English even if it is not their first language because they want the covers, and the titles, to match what they see on TikTok and other social media.

If there’s ever a moment to slow down and lose yourself in a good book, it’s now. The first months of 2026 have already delivered a thoughtful mix of uplifting fiction, inspiring nonfiction and ...